Beneath the Cross of Jesus #190(B)

 

Beneath the cross of Jesus I gladly take my stand, the shadow of a mighty rock within a weary land; A home within the wilderness, a rest upon the way, from the burning of the noontide heat, and the burden of the day.

 

Upon the cross of Jesus within my mind I see the very dying form of One who suffered there for me; And from my grieving heart with tears two wonders I confess—the wonders of Christ’s glorious love and my unworthiness.

 

I take, O cross, your shadow for my abiding place; I ask no other sunshine than the sunshine of Christ’s face; Content to let the world go by, to know no gain or loss, my sinful self my only shame, my glory all the cross.

 

Lord Jesus, Who through Forty Days #211(B)

 

Lord Jesus, who through forty days for us did fast and pray,

Teach us with you to mourn our sins, and close by you to stay.

 

As you with Satan did contend, and did the victory win,

O give us strength to persevere, in you to conquer sin.

 

And through these days of penitence, and through this Passiontide,

Yes, evermore, in life and death, O Christ, with us abide.

 

Abide with us, till when this life of suffering shall be past,

An Easter of unending joy we may attain at last.

 

Near the Cross #385(R) 

 

Jesus, keep me near the cross

There a precious fountain,

Free to all, a healing stream,

Flows from Calvary’s mountain.

 

**Refrain**

In the cross, in the cross

Be my glory ever,

Till my raptured soul shall find 

Rest, beyond the river.

 

Near the cross, a trembling soul,

Love and mercy found me;

There the Bright and Morning Star

Sheds its beams around me.

 

**Refrain**

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Near the cross! O Lamb of God, 

Bring its scenes before me;

Help my walk from day to day

With its shadows o’er me.

 

**Refrain**

 

Near the cross, I’ll watch and wait,

Hoping, trusting ever.

Till I reach the golden strand

Just beyond the river.

 

**Refrain**

 

God Be with You #602(R)

 

God be with you till we meet again;

By His counsels guide, uphold you,

With His sheep securely fold you;

God be with you till we meet again.

 

God be with you till we meet again;

‘Neath His wings protecting hide you,

Daily manna still provide you;

God be with you till we meet again.